About this episode

A tribute episode reflecting on the life and impact of Dolly Parton following her death.

Dolly Parton’s death on Aug. 25 at age 80 after a quiet battle with cancer resonated around the globe. But it was especially acute in Nashville, where she lived, launched her career, and died. In a special tribute episode of Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast, host Joseph Hudak and Rolling Stone Senior Writer Marissa R. Moss talk about the vibe of the city, what we’ve felt, and what’s to come. We also explain what Dolly’s final public appearance says about her life, share our favorite Dolly moments, and offer our thoughts on who in country music best embodies the Dolly spirit. It’s a remembrance of a woman, an artist, and an icon whose impact will be felt for generations, only on Nashville Now. Country is Here… Nashville is Now. Check out our Hear Now playlist on Spotify, updated weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Joseph Hudak

Guest: Marissa R. Moss

Topics covered

• Dolly Parton
• Nashville
• country music
• tribute
• impact of artists

Keywords

• Dolly Parton
• Nashville
• country music
• tribute
• impact

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rolling Stone

Places: Nashville

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